On first “walk-by,” Chanel’s summer collection didn’t dazzle me — stripey bronzers? I saw those last summer, right? But on closer inspection (swatching, actually looking at the promo photo), I have to say I am totally digging their fantasy of summer.

I was surprised by how subtle these were — maybe blush/bronzers, rather than “bronzers.” Sable Beige is a light peach-gold-sand with gold shimmer. Sable Rose is a more pigmented pinked peach with gold shimmer. Sable Beige is more shimmery; Sable Rose is more sparkly (but still subtle). These are limited edition (of course), $60 each.
The collection also includes three limited edition nail polishes (each $26). Island was the first to sell out in most places, which surprises me to no end. I would have thought Holiday (or even Delight) was the prize of the group. Holiday is a deep, saturated, (almost red) orange creme. Delight is a bronze foil (looks slightly gritty but feels smooth — I prefer this finish to frosts). Island is a champagne-pearl frost.

The collection also repromotes the permanent Soleil Tan de Chanel Sheer Illuminating Fluid, Sunkissed (but it’s so widely beloved I thought I’d swatch it again). It’s a shimmering, delicate golden highlight ($48).
Traipsing around Northpark, I found everything but Island still available for sale. If you desperately need something that’s sold out near you, try Chanel’s website (free two-day shipping with code MERCI2012, valid through through August 15th).

Or call Maya at the Chanel counter in Dillard’s Northpark: 214-373-7000 extension 5015. They have just about everything, and she said she could ship for free with a $50 purchase.